Advocacy Guide

The following is a listing of resources to assist you in your advocacy efforts. All information contained in this guide are the resources recommended by state and federal government.

State Legislation
Call
Legislative Reference
410-946-5400
301-970-5400
800-492-7122
  If you would like to:
check on the up-to-the-minute status of one bill
request a print copy of a bill be mailed to you
find the phone number or address of your legislator
Internet Access
http://mlis.state.md.us   If you would like to:
look up a bill by sponsor, subject, or statute
check the status of a bill
download the text of a bill
download a fiscal note
check the hearing schedule
link to a legislator's email
check on floor proceedings
check on floor votes
Email
Libr@mlis.state.md.us   If you would like to:
request a print copy of a bill to be mailed to you
request assistance from Library and Information Services
Federal Legislation
Call    
202-225-1772   If you would like to:
check on the status of a bill
request information about a certain piece of legislation
   
Capital Switchboard
202-224-3121
  Find the phone number of your legislator or be connected with her/his office to :
request a service or information and be directed to the correct number
   
202-456-1111   If you would like to:
register your opinion on an issue with the White House
   
202-456-2226   If you would like to:
find out whether a bill has been signed or vetoed
   
202-512-1800   If you would like to:
order documents
   
202-226-5200   If you would like to:
reach the Legislative Resource Center
   
Fax    
202-228-2815   If you would like to:
have a copy of a federal bill mailed to you (be sure to include in your fax the bill number and your complete mailing address)
   
Internet Access    
www.senate.gov or
www.house.gov
  If you would like to:
link to a representative or senator's email
search for information about a member by name, state, committee, or zip code
   
Mail   If you would like to:
send a letter to a member of Congress, use the following format:
The Honorable _______________ United States Senate (or)
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510 (Senate) or 20515 (House)

 

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